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Okeechobee, FL

Okeechobee, FL.

Population: 23,975 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Okeechobee, FL is $280,581 — up 0.0% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,475/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,581

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,581
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+40.7%
10-year appreciation
+137.8%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$283,056
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
166
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
132 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,475/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
GLADES, OKEECHOBEE
Schools include
PEMAYETV EMAHAKV CHARTER OUR WAY SCHOOL, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Florida Steel Corp. (23.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
67.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Okeechobee County Airport (OBE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+399 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
9.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,314
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,120
Average weekly wage
$855
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OkeechobeeState medianUS median
Median home value$280,581$346,549$289,727
Typical rent$1,475/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,314$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Okeechobee, FL?
$280,581.
What is typical rent in Okeechobee, FL?
Typical rent: $1,475/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Okeechobee, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Okeechobee, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Okeechobee, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Okeechobee, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Okeechobee, FL?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Okeechobee, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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